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Midday Momentum for Your Business

High-Value Content in Bite-Sized Format

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Midday Momentum for Your Business
 

High-Value Content in Bite-Sized Format

Spark Inspiration with a Midday Boost!

HAYVN Halftime

Curated series of 1-or-2 hour sessions to spark inspiration, offer expert advice, and connect ambitious professionals.

Topics range from business growth and marketing to wellness, leadership, and productivity all designed to ignite action and deliver meaningful learning.

Join us without interrupting your workday!

Who Should Join

  • You’re Looking For – Smart strategies and authentic connection in minimal time.
  • This Series Is For:  
    • Entrepreneurs and small business owners.
    • Professionals and creatives.
    • Career changers and lifelong learners.
    • HAYVN members and local leaders.
Curtis Butler

Speaker: Curtis Butler, Guided Ascent Career Coaching

HAYVN Half Time:

Getting More from AI: Tips & Techniques for Busy Professionals

April 21, 2026: 12:00-1:00pm, HAYVN Darien

Discover AI features many users don’t know exist—Projects that remember your preferences, research tools that save hours, and ways to handle nuanced professional communications. Through live demonstrations and real examples, you’ll see what’s possible and get ideas for your own work. A relaxed, informative session for anyone curious about getting more from these tools.

Connect with Curtis Butler: LinkedIn, Guided Ascent Career CoachingSee Bio

Admission

Prices are approximate and may vary by exact session or workshop. 

  • HAYVN Half Times: 12pm-1pm
    • HAYVN Members: Free (w/ code in members’ portal)
    • Non-Members: $20
  • HAYVN Half Time Workshops: 10am-12pm
    • HAYVN Members: $25 (w/ code in members’ portal)
    • Non-Members: $75 

Mark Your Calendars!

  • Apr. 21, 2026: Half Time – Getting More from AI: Tips & Techniques for Busy Professionals​. SIGN UP
  • May 6, 2026: Workshop – stay tuned
  • Jul. 16, 2026: Half Time – stay tuned
  • Jul. 30, 2026: Workshop – stay tuned
  • Sep. 10, 2026: Half Time – stay tuned
  • Sep. 24, 2026: Workshop – stay tuned
  • Oct. 13, 2026: Half Time – stay tuned
  • Oct. 29, 2026: Workshop – stay tuned

Meet HAYVN Half Time Host

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Host: Leslie Kumar HAYVN Event Manager

Learn About Our Past Half Time Speakers

Robert J. Kornhaas

From Startup to Scale-Up: Legal Essentials for Every Stage of Growth with Robert J. Kornhaas Partner, Wiggin and Dana

Dr. Leonaura Rhodes

The Little Known Secret to Business Success: Brain Health with Dr. Leonaura Rhodes physician, life coach, corporate trainer, podcast host, author, and course creator

Alana D'Angelica

Keep Your Customers: Build Your Client Journey & Retention Systems with Alana D’Angelica, Founder, Alana D’Angelica Coaching & Consulting

Linda Hunt

Confident Money Conversations: Change the Script. Change the Outcome. with Linda Hunt Founder, SumSolutions

 

Jacqueline Kurdziel, Founder of West End Consulting

Nail the Opener: Workshop Your Way to Messaging that Resonates with Jacqueline Kurdziel, Founder of West End Consulting

 

Interested in Speaking?

Are you a thought leader with tips, tools, or motivation to share?

We’re always looking for inspiring speakers to lead Half Time & Half Time Workshop sessions.

Interested in Sponsoring HAYVN Halftime?

Partner with us to empower the HAYVN community and gain meaningful visibility for your brand. Halftime sponsors get featured recognition across event promotions, email campaigns, and social media and more! Your sponsorship helps us spotlight inspiring voices and foster professional growth – one powerful midday session at a time.

Sponsor Benefits Include:

✓ Brand placement in promotional materials ✓ Verbal shout-out during live sessions ✓ Dedicated spotlight in event recap content ✓ Opportunity to connect with speakers and attendees

Let’s customize a package that works for you.

Watch some past HALF TIME’s on HAYVN’s YouTube channel.